HOUSING

 A Caring Stay Along the Way
 
 
A scrappy little congregation in Austin, Texas is building a network of partners to do groundbreaking work to fill a crucial gap for families on the way from housing insecurity to a safer, brighter future. And you can be part of it.
 
Double the impact of your donation! Donations are matched 100% by donors from Peace up to a total of $60,000.
 
THE GOAL

Four Private Units (shown in blue)
including two bedrooms with bathroom and kitchenette
 
Common Areas (shown in red & gold)
-large kitchen (2 cooking areas & a fridge/pantry space for each family)
-indoor & outdoor dining areas
-indoor playroom
-bathroom & laundry
-office & living space
 
Fully Accessible
Accommodates families with children of all ages
Stays last 30-90 days while service partner supports search for permanent housing
 
 
 
 
 
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
 
LOCATION
10605 N FM 620, Austin, Texas
 
Land, leadership, and fundraising provided by Peace Lutheran Church
 
SERVICE PARTNER
Foundation for the Homeless will provide services and manage day-to-day operations. A partnership agreement was signed with FFH in April of 2021.
 
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
HomeAid Austin is coordinating many partnerships for collaboration & cost savings. Peace Family Housing Ministry was selected as a HomeAid project in 2022.
 
Jason Haskins of habitavit studio  is the architect for the project. The design team included  AIA Austin Design Voice (aiaaustin.org) and h+uo architects (huoarchitects.com).
 
Freccia Construction  is the general contractor.
 
 
PROJECT STATUS 2026
 
The Peace Family Housing Project was conceived in 2021 when Peace Lutheran Church saw a need in the community to provide transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness. With the partnership of HomeAid Austin, Foundation for the Homeless, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, and so many others…that dream is right on the horizon. Design and approvals are complete for a new facility on Peace’s North Austin campus.
 
Together we are working to raise $1.2M for the new facility, and we are 85% of the way there. You can help.
 
Our site plan received final approvals in January 2026 and a building permit was issued in March 2026. Freccia Group is currently working with HomeAid toward developing final bids. We hope to begin construction in 2026 and be operational in 2027, with Foundation for the Homeless providing services for 16 to 36 families per year. The groundbreaking ceremony was held June 9, 2026.
 
 
 
HOW TO HELP MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY
By Mail:
 
Peace Lutheran Church
PO Box 171047
Austin, TX 78717-0039
(please write “Housing Project” in the memo line of check)
Online:
 
 
Use your credit/debit card or your checking account to make a one time donation or set up recurring giving.
In Person:
 
Come to Sunday morning worship at 10 AM to donate through the offering plate.
Share your time and skills (email office@peaceaustin.org for opportunities).
Double the impact of your donation! Donations are matched 100% by donors from Peace up to a total of $60,000.
 
MEDIA
 
You can read more about the Peace Family Housing Project, as featured in the Austin American Statesman and Community Impact:
 
 
Just a few of the many folks working to make the dream of the Peace Family Housing Project a reality are here to share what brought them into the mission:
 
 

It’s our 50th anniversary year! To honor that we’re trying to get at least $50 from each of the 50 states…so sharing far and wide to spread the word about this project is another great way to help.